Dear editor,This letter is in response to all increases in rates and tax levies that this city, county, and school system want to impose on the citizens of Iola and Allen County. I personally will…

Hallmark is closing its Topeka plant, a decision that puts a Kansas face on the fact that greeting card companies right along with the U.S. post office are facing fallout from the electronic revolution.More and…

The median wealth of America’s families is in the neighborhood of $100,000. Most of that is in the family’s home. The median wealth of members of the U.S. Congress is $913,000 and rising.The median family…

History enthusiasts need not look any further than the backyards of their southeast Kansas homes for historical treasures. As part of the Iola Reads program and the Kansas Humanities Council, Linda O’Nelio Knoll, an educator…

Allen County commissioners discussed giving $15,000 to Iola Industries in order to help create a new economic development position.The county’s contribution would be the third leg to funding the position.Iola Industries is ponying up $15,000…

It’s beginning to look like a hospital. The massive shell somewhat resembles the architectural drawing, enough so that with each passing day specific areas and departments are becoming clearer to those in the know.   By…

It’s GusAn article in Tuesday’s Register detailing the Iola High junior varsity football team’s 32-26 victory over Wellsville should have credited Gus Hopkins with seven tackles. Hopkins was incorrectly identified in the article.The Register regrets…

HARTFORD — Southern Coffey County High’s volleyball team swept both of its matches Tuesday in 25-11, 25-12 wins over Marais Des Cygnes Valley and 25-16, 25-12 over host Hartford.“The girls played well in both matches,”…

CHERRYVALE — An undermanned Humboldt High volleyball team took to the road for a doubleheader Tuesday against host Cherryvale High and Eureka High.But while the Lady Cubs lost both matches, several players stepped up in…

MOUND CITY — The Marmaton Valley High Wildcats picked up a pair of wins on the road Tuesday at an invitational volleyball meet hosted by Jayhawk-Linn High.The Wildcats defeated Northeast-Arma High 25-22, 25-15. Marmaton Valley…